SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS PRESIDENT'S POWER TO DECLARE EMERGENCY RULE. (PHOTO).

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 SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS PRESIDENT'S POWER TO DECLARE EMERGENCY RULE The  supreme court has affirmed the president's constitutional authority to declare a state of emergency in a state threatened by breakdown of law and order, including the power to temporarily suspend elected officials as an extraordinary measure to restore stability. The seven-man panel of justices of the apex court gave the order in a 6 to 1 split decision on a suit filed by Adamawa state and 10 others challenging president Bola Tinubu's march 18, 2025 declaration of emergency rule in Rivers state.  The declaration had led to the six-month suspension of the state's governor, deputy governor, and members of the house of assembly amid prolonged political crisis and security concerns. Although the court initially dismissed the suit on jurisdictional grounds, ruling that the plaintiffs failed to establish a sufficient cause of action invoking its original jurisdiction, it proceeded to address the substanti...

PDP SUPPORTERS PROTEST IN BENIN OVER COLLATION OF ELECTION RESULTS. (PHOTO).


 PDP Supporters Protest in Benin Over Collation of Election Results


Supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have gathered in large numbers at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Benin City, protesting the ongoing collation of results from Saturday’s governorship election.


Chanting slogans and waving party flags, the demonstrators voiced their dissatisfaction with the electoral process, alleging irregularities and demanding greater transparency in the tallying of votes at the state collation centre.


The protest comes amidst rising tensions following a closely contested election. PDP supporters insist that their grievances be addressed before the final results are announced.


In a video shared by Channels Television on Sunday, September 22, protesters are seen calling for fairness and accountability from INEC officials, urging the commission to ensure that all votes are counted accurately.


As the collation process continues, the atmosphere remains tense, with the PDP pushing for immediate attention to their concerns regarding the electoral process.

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